Sunday, May 26, 2019

Zine Resources

If you’re new to zine construction or interested in dipping a toe in, this is a good place to start. Check out the templates we’ve culled from all over the interwebs and then practice on a few free, downloadable zines. Finally, see what other zinesters are making by seeking out local L.A. bookstores that sell zines.

Zine TemplatesIf you’re interested in making your own zine, these templates will give you an idea of the traditional layouts and how to assemble them.

Blood Orange Infoshop: Also via Double Fur Press, this zine serves as an introduction to the Blood Orange Infoshop, a hub of DIY activity in Riverside, CA. (8.5″x11″ Single sided; no staples needed)

Learning Good Consent: Not usually available in a downloadable version, a reader tipped us off to this rare PDF of this classic and extremely educational zine that discusses the how and why (and more) of figuring out with your partner what’s okay and what’s not.

Are there any good zine distros still in business? There was a online book merchant listed in LA Weekly’s Best of 2014 but I can’t find it now. Any resources/leads for the South Bay/LAX area are greatly appreciated.

If you need a zine printed you can try Gotham press. Gotham prints comics and zines and will ship them to you, or if you you need to you can pick up at their bindery. Check out gothampress.com or email gp@gothampress.com